Tony Buzbee has declined the invitation to represent Moriah Mills in her potential lawsuit against her ex-boyfriend, NBA star Zion Williamson.
On Tuesday (June 2), Buzbee, who has a reputation for representing rape accusers, shared his reasons why he couldn’t be Mills’ attorney if she proceeds with litigation.
“A member of our staff spoke to her,” the trial lawyer told TMZ. “After review, we declined to take her case.”
“We can’t comment about the details or merits of her claims. As you know, we are contacted by numerous people across the United States daily with grievances. We can’t help them all. Some of those we do take are resolved quietly,” Buzbee continued. “A number are filed and litigated, like the $640 million jury verdict we achieved a few weeks back. Only a small few become public.”
Mills also confirmed to TMZ that Buzbee declined to litigate the case, explaining that her case doesn’t exactly fall under his purview.”
Mills’ potential suit follows Williamson being levied by another ex-girlfriend. As HOT97 previously reported, the lawsuit was filed last week in Los Angeles Superior Court. The plaintiff, identified as “Jane Doe”, Williamson is accused of “sexual, physical, emotional, and financial” abuse over a multi-year relationship.
The suit alleges that Williamson repeatedly raped the plantiff, “hit and kicked her and made her fear for her life in several instances, before the relationship ended in June 2023.” Additionally, she accused him of stalking her, falsely imprisoning her, and threatening to kill her, and Williamson had a pattern of “abusive, controlling, and threatening behavior” throughout their relationship.
In a statement issued through his attorneys, Williamson has vehemently denied each allegation.
“The allegations contained in the complaint are categorically false and reckless,” Williamson’s legal team’s statement read.
“While these allegations are false, we recognize the seriousness of the claims and welcome the opportunity to prove the truth in court,” the statement continued. “We are confident that the legal process will expose the truth and fully vindicate Mr. Williamson.”